Kevin's Blog

This is Carrie, I’m posting for Jeff today as he’s a little weary from the extra long day he had yesterday.   First, the good news:   Kevin’s creatinine level is down again to 1.4 as a result of adjusting one of his medications.  Kevin went to the movies yesterday afternoon with my close friend of 30 years and her daughter.   Jeff and I were supposed to be on our way to La Quinta, but instead…..spent another eight hours in the E.R.    I woke up yesterday in even greater discomfort and increased swelling, which was now pushing up on my diaphragm making it harder to breathe.   My doctor told me to go to the ER at UCLA to be evaluated.  Thankfully my neighbor offered to drive me all that way and he was able to bring Kevin home when we arrived.  Jeff was so happy about spending yet another day at the ER.   All smiles.   NOT!    Two ultra sounds, another CT Scan (had one last week), six vials of blood and a few other goodies all provided the great diagnosis that I am in good shape.   I’m too embarrassed to tell you what the underlying cause was.   And I’m horrified that Jeff will blog about it.   He may  however, end up telling you about a conversation I THOUGHT I had with my nurse after she hooked me up to the I.V., (thanks to my  not so great hearing.)  (Yes, I was even wearing my aids).   Those of you who have spent time with me, know that I am guilty of responding to what I think I hear, and not what was actually said.   Being the kind, sensitive man that Jeff is, he immediately corrected my error and restated what the nurse said.   My face was now beet red and the nurse tried not to show her amusement and politely left the room.     However, when she returned a few minutes later to find me doubled over on my bed still laughing, Jeff helped her ease into the fun with one of his dry comments.   I must admit, it was the highlight of the day, seeing her laugh like that.   The way God uses Jeff in my life is unending.   And, the material I provide him on a daily basis to write about has me awake at night.   I’ve already threatened him that he is NOT allowed to go into details here as to what my final diagnosis was.  Oh the Lord has a sense of humor!!   I’m convinced of this.   Why else would He create someone like Jeff?

Hello Everyone!

Well, I’ve managed to steal the controls to my own blog away from dad now that he’s asleep. Don’t tell him.

I’m glad to report that I am doing great and recovering well. Although I’ve had several days since being home so far that I feel quite tired, overall I am healing well, and glad to be rid of my two drains. The clinic visits have been quite exhausting so far, as they take up most of the day. But hopefully as I continue to heal, the visits will lessen over the next few months. My next big goal to celebrate will be at 3 weeks post-transplant when I can drive again!

Well, I wanted to take the time to share a video with you. During my stay at UCLA, we had a video camera with us and were able to capture little videos that will help us remember the experience for a lifetime. This one was taken by dad the day of transplant while mom and I were in the pre-surgery unit. Just a little glimpse into the process!

-Kevin

P.S.: If you would like to view more of my videos, visit my YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/kmgeorge